Terrell Wells hosts a ‘Night with Santa’

Terrell Wells Middle School students and families recently welcomed Santa Claus for a fun night of celebration filled with music, food and gifts.

The “Night with Santa” featured musical performances by the school’s Mariachi and Jazz Bands, as well as interactive activities for the entire family.

“This is the first time Terrell Wells MS has hosted this event,” Terrell Wells Teacher Juaquin Zavala said. “There was ornament decorating, ornaments for sale, coloring, gift-wrapping services and game activities.”

Four Marines showed up for a Toys for Tots Drive, and there was a silent auction for large clay pieces contributed by Art Teacher Eduardo De La Cruz’s Advanced Art Club.

Santa, from the Ford Holiday River Parade, was happy to join all the festivities and took photos with students and their families. Afterwards, the children gathered to watch the movie “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.”